China Demands Israel Halt West Bank Settlements, Cites ‘Greatest Historical Injustice’

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, called for an end to the forced construction of settlements in the West Bank and a withdrawal from these actions, as reported by Russia Today via Mehr News Agency.

The statement indicated that Wang Yi, in his encounter with Herzog on the sidelines of the 7th Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Azerbaijan, emphasized China‘s consistent view of the Palestinian issue as the “greatest historical injustice of this century.” The Chinese Foreign Minister further clarified that strengthening peace and reconciliation in the region forms the cornerstone of Beijing’s policy towards the Middle East.

Wang Yi underscored China’s support for the two-state solution, deeming it the correct path to achieving an agreement and resolving the conflict between Palestine and Israel. He added that the immediate priority is to grant full access to the Gaza Strip to prevent the exacerbation of the humanitarian catastrophe.

The head of China’s diplomatic apparatus announced that Beijing is prepared to cooperate with the international community to facilitate a swift return to dialogue and consultations for all parties involved, striving for a political resolution to the conflict.